She lit up the catwalks, captivated cameras, and left a lasting impression with her natural grace. Lucy Markovic, who rose to prominence on the show Next Top Model, died on April 11, 2025, at the age of 27, following a rare brain disorder.
Her partner, Carlo, announced the news via a sober and moving message on Instagram:
“Lucy passed away peacefully. She wasn’t alone. Her mother, my mother, and I were by her side.”
He also asked that the family be able to experience this grief in privacy and respect.
A rapid and remarkable career in fashion
Lucy was only 16 when she first made her mark on Australia’s Next Top Model (2015), where she was runner-up to Brittany Beattie. With her natural charisma and poise , she quickly established herself on the biggest catwalks.
She has notably walked for Armani, Versace , and other prestigious houses, becoming a rising figure in international modeling .
A disease as discreet as it is formidable
Behind her apparent vitality, Lucy had been battling a cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) for several years . This rare condition results from an abnormal tangle of blood vessels in the brain , which can cause hemorrhages, severe headaches, and even irreversible damage.
Despite several interventions, the disease eventually won. Lucy continued to work courageously, according to her family and her agency , refusing to let her condition dictate her life.
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